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Oil plunges, stocks jump as Iran declares Hormuz open
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Oil prices plunged more than 10 percent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for …
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Trump signals Iran deal near, hails 'brilliant day for world'
AFP - 25m ago
US President Donald Trump signaled Friday that an Iran peace deal was all but done, trumpeting agreements on the Strait …
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Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
AFP - 1h ago
Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, …
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Destruction, hope in south Beirut as Lebanese return home
AFP - 1h ago
In cars and on motorbikes, people trickled back into Beirut's southern suburbs Friday, passing bombed-out buildings to …
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Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open
AFP - 2h ago
Oil prices plunged more than 10 percent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for …
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First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since US blockade: Kpler
AFP - 4h ago
Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to …
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Lebanese civilians head home despite Israel warning on truce
AFP - 2h ago
Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road on Friday, hoping a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would allow …
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Jubilant crowds throng giant papal mass in Cameroon
AFP - 4h ago
A jubilant crowd gathered in stifling heat Friday for a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV at a stadium in Cameroon's …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Rescue for whale stranded off German coast in 'decisive phase'
AFP - 33m ago
A private rescue attempt for a whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast has entered a "decisive phase", officials said …
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British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy
AFP - 4h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was "furious" after it emerged his sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson …
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Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect
AFP - 1h ago
Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road on Friday, hoping that a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would …
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Pope to lead huge mass in Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths
AFP - 1h ago
Tens of thousands of people streamed towards a stadium in Cameroon's economic capital Douala Friday for a huge, open-air …
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British PM again under fire over ex-envoy to US appointment
AFP - 3h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as …
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10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'
AFP - 9h ago
A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming …
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Russia trains teenage influencers to churn out pro-war content
AFP - 9h ago
Russia is trying to produce more pro-war influencers through content creation camps, training teenagers to spread the …
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Pope visits Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths
AFP - 4h ago
Pope Leo XIV will give a giant mass on Friday in Cameroon's economic capital Douala, the biggest event of a visit marked …
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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP - 6h ago
Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to …
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Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail
AFP - 12h ago
An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners …
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Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
AFP - 10h ago
Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.
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'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
AFP - 4h ago
The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- …
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Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo
AFP - 14h ago
A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school …
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France makes reusable period products free for young women
AFP - 4h ago
France's social security is to reimburse the cost of reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under the age of 26 …
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Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO
AFP - 3h ago
LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said Thursday, as …
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Global warming causes Colombian glacier to disappear
AFP - 9h ago
Where once there was ice, only rock remains.
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Hungary's Orban urges party 'renewal' after vote loss
AFP - 6h ago
Hungary's outgoing nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for a "complete renewal" of his party …
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Villa and Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis
AFP - 2h ago
Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an …
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France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year
AFP - 2h ago
France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a …
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Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
Apr 16 2026
A ten-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, as US President Donald Trump said he …
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Trump says Iran agrees to hand over its enriched uranium
Apr 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday Washington and Tehran were "very close" to a peace deal and insisted that Iran …
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Pope slams 'tyrants' on Cameroon visit as Trump spat continues
Apr 16 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday criticised the "tyrants" ransacking the world, on a high-security visit to a "bloodstained" …
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Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply
Apr 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two …
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Calls for UK PM to resign over ex-envoy's failed vetting
Apr 16 2026
UK opposition leaders Thursday called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after the government confirmed that an …
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Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Apr 16 2026
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, and said he was trying …
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Pope slams 'tyrants' on Cameroon conflict visit after spat with Trump
Apr 16 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday criticised the "tyrants" ransacking the world, on a high-security visit to a "bloodstained" …
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Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade
Apr 16 2026
Two sanctioned cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, apparently bound for Iranian ports despite Washington's …
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US threatens to resume strikes if Iran spurns peace offer
Apr 16 2026
The United States threatened Thursday to resume air strikes on Iran and maintain a naval blockade of its ports if Tehran …
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Pope condemns 'endless cycle' of death in 'bloodstained' Cameroon region
Apr 16 2026
Pope Leo XIV made a vigorous call for peace on a visit Thursday to a "bloodstained" region of Cameroon that has been …
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Russian strikes kill at least 19 across Ukraine
Apr 16 2026
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 19 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years …
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Outpouring of emotion as Turkey buries school shooting victims
Apr 16 2026
Crowds gathered for the funerals of eight children and a teacher in southern Turkey on Thursday, killed when a …
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Pakistani army chief in Iran to discuss new round of US talks
Apr 16 2026
The influential chief of Pakistan's armed forces visited Iran to meet the head of Tehran's negotiators on Thursday, as …
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Israel minister says Netanyahu to talk to Lebanon leader Thursday
Apr 16 2026
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, one of his ministers said …
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Teachers protest as Turkey buries school shooting victims
Apr 16 2026
Thousands of teachers protested in Turkey on Thursday after two school shootings in two days left the country reeling, …
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Pope heads to Cameroon conflict zone with message of peace
Apr 16 2026
Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near …
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Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
Apr 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic …
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Russian strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine
Apr 16 2026
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years …
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Turkey launches internet crackdown ahead of funerals for shooting victims
Apr 16 2026
Turkey cracked down Thursday on social media posts praising two school shootings in two days which have left the country …
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Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims
Apr 16 2026
Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent …
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US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
Apr 16 2026
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about …
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Turkey to hold funerals for victims of school shooting
Apr 16 2026
Funerals will be held on Thursday for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Turkey, sending …
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Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery
Apr 16 2026
Columns of fire engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said Thursday, as …
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Fresh Russian barrage kills 14 in Ukraine
Apr 16 2026
Russian strikes killed at least 14 people in Ukraine, local authorities said Thursday, after Moscow rained missiles and …
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Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle
Apr 16 2026
Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the …
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Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
Apr 16 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the …
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Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
Apr 16 2026
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and …
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Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security
Apr 16 2026
Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near …
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LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumors
Apr 16 2026
LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the …
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Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds
Apr 16 2026
Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major …
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Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
Apr 16 2026
Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government …
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Trump's triumphal arch gets official name
Apr 16 2026
It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- …
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Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Apr 16 2026
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting …
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YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
Apr 16 2026
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US …
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Left-winger Sanchez climbs to second place in Peru vote count
Apr 15 2026
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez climbed to second place in Peru's presidential election on Wednesday, positioning …
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
Apr 15 2026
A US jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, …
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US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
Apr 15 2026
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about …
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Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, …
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Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights …
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Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of …
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Cameroonians welcome pope on second leg of African tour
Apr 15 2026
Crowds lined the roads to welcome Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon on Wednesday for a three-day trip that includes a visit to …
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Iran ups threats over naval blockade, but still talking to US
Apr 15 2026
Iran's military threatened on Wednesday to shut down Red Sea trade unless the United States lifted its naval blockade on …
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Pupil kills nine, wounds 13 in new Turkey school shooting
Apr 15 2026
A 13-year-old opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13, with students jumping …
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Left-wing candidate Sanchez climbs to second place in Peru vote count
Apr 15 2026
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez climbed to second place in Peru's presidential election on Wednesday, positioning …
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EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online
Apr 15 2026
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as …
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After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin
Apr 15 2026
Three years into the war in Sudan that has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and spawned numerous war crimes …
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Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV left Algeria on Wednesday headed for Cameroon for a four-day trip that includes a visit to the epicentre of …
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Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'
Apr 15 2026
President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the …
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The Middle East war: latest developments
Apr 15 2026
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Peru candidate demands vote annulment as count tightens
Apr 15 2026
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga gathered hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday and gave …
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Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday, the second stage of an African tour shadowed by insults from US …
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Kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call
Apr 15 2026
US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the …
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Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track
Apr 15 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to …
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US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
Apr 15 2026
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that …
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'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
Apr 15 2026
Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there's a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at …
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'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
Apr 15 2026
On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but …
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Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
Apr 15 2026
In a community centre in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds …
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Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Apr 15 2026
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some …
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Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 …
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Slot in the firing line as Liverpool blown away by PSG
Apr 15 2026
Mohamed Salah's glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne …
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Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens
Apr 14 2026
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's …
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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps as Algeria trip draws to an end
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV travelled on Tuesday to the Algerian city of Annaba, the one-time home of Christian theologian Saint …
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Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks
Apr 14 2026
Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State …
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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps on Algeria trip marred by suicide attacks
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the Algerian city of Annaba, the one-time home of Christian theologian Saint Augustine, …
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Paris engineer wins Picasso painting at charity auction
Apr 14 2026
An art-loving engineer from Paris was the lucky winner of an original Picasso painting worth over a million euros at a …
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Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks
Apr 14 2026
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between …
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Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Apr 14 2026
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between …
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Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation
Apr 14 2026
The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to …
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Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
Apr 14 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country's biggest military backer, which is …
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Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Apr 14 2026
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but …
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Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks
Apr 14 2026
As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged …
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Pope to walk in Augustine's footsteps on day two of Algeria visit
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV is expected in the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday, where he will walk in the footsteps of influential …
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US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war
Apr 14 2026
The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on …
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Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Apr 14 2026
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war …
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